In-laws
Yesterday my mother-in-law called to say that she was sure I wouldn’t be up to cooking, and that I might not be up to coming over, so she would bring Easter dinner to us. So tonight she and my father-in-law… Read moreIn-laws
Freezer Meal Update
Here’s what I’ve got so far: Beef stew (just add peas, corn, and more water while heating!) Spaghetti sauce (just add spaghetti!) Split pea soup (found some in the freezer–what’s the worst thing that happens? I don’t like the split… Read moreFreezer Meal Update
True Love, or the Little Things
We’re going out to dinner (probably our last splurgy one for quite some time) at the Valley Inn and coming home to watch “Up” on DVD. But really, that’s nothing. So what’s everything? Simple: all the little things that really… Read moreTrue Love, or the Little Things
The Queen
So I finally got around to watching The Queen, and here’s my take on it: Eh? Sure, I never got the profound love for Princess Diana. Her death was shocking, but the response was something that frankly mystified me. So… Read moreThe Queen
Planning Ahead
So I’ve decided to make some freezer meals for after the baby is born. At the moment I’m planning to make beef stew, spaghetti sauce, and split pea soup for dinners, and I’ll probably make a few loaves of pumpkin… Read morePlanning Ahead
Assorted Thoughts
This is a weekend of dinners with friends. One was here (love the potlucks–even with a small group, it halves the work) and one is out (love eating at someone else’s house–it removes the work). Last night’s meal: steak and… Read moreAssorted Thoughts
Baby Showers Bring Some Kind of Flowers
Babies need a lot of stuff. A lot. Of stuff. Fortunately, custom allows us to ask our friends for that stuff. And even more fortunately, I have very generous friends. However, rather than detail the stuff, let’s assume that there… Read moreBaby Showers Bring Some Kind of Flowers
BBQ Sauce
If you’re going to be in the Austin area, I highly recommend The Salt Lick. First choice would be the Driftwood location (character out the wazoo), but at least eat in the airport if it’s the only thing you can… Read moreBBQ Sauce
Little Restaurant, Big Burger
Seriously, I couldn’t finish the burger. I blame pregnancy and the result that Mr. Sandwich calls “Tiny Stomach.” The menu at King’s Burgers is varied and extensive; you can get sushi as well as breakfast (before 11) and burgers. I… Read moreLittle Restaurant, Big Burger
Food Truck Follies
Once upon a time, there was an empty lot in Santa Monica. Then, the owner of the lot thought, “Hey, what if–instead of selling the lot–I let food trucks park here and sell food?” People loved it. All day. Then,… Read moreFood Truck Follies